Sparks handle Mercury

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Candace Parker had 21 points, eight rebounds
and five assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to an 88-76 victory over the
Phoenix Mercury.

Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Sparks, who have won
five in a row. Lindsey Harding added 15 points.

Diana Taurasi ended with 23 points for the Mercury, who played their second
straight game without No. 1 draft pick Brittney Griner (sprained left knee).
DeWanna Bonner and Candice Dupree tallied 17 and 14 points, respectively.